lørdag, november 24, 2012

Bulbs

Bulbs... oh, how I love them. I love them while still in tight buds. I love the promise of things to come. And I definitely love the scent than unfolds when they finally open their buds. Now is the time for bulbs, when spring still seems such a long way away...

Unfortunately I do not have much luck with bulbs in my garden. I tend to blame the heavy clay soil. And now I also blame the constant rain. The poor bulbs just can not take it, and have a tendency to rot in the heavy wet soil. All the more reason to enjoy bulbs in pots... now!

On a different note... thank you all for your great comments, suggestions and advise as to how to turn my ever so "cold" and harsh led lights into "warm" and lovely fairy lights. I am so glad there is hope. And I am so glad you took the time to tell me so ;-)

Hi Mia, I love your bulbs.. I must find some to bring in our farmhouse here in Oregon. I have plenty of moss here! I just did a post on our Thanksgiving feast, I invite you to pop over to see. **************************************** *H*A*P*P*Y* * *H*O*L*I*D*A*Y*S*!*!*!***************************************** ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

I agree with you, Mia, that about this time of the year it's a true pleasure to begin to grow some amazing springtime flowers indoors from bulbs. I traditionally grow paperwhite narcissus, but might also try amaryllis this year.

It's strange, but I generally don't see any hyacinth bulbs for sale until late winter, very early spring. Their scent is heavenly!

Mia! I've been enjoying reading along but have been a bit silent.... BUT....

I just saw this cute idea for fairy lights... add this one to the pot? =]

http://pinterest.com/pin/132011832798902454/

(Hope that works if you just cut and paste.)

Meanwhile, I've been considering indoor bulbs... I've never forced bulbs, before (I've wanted to for forever, though) and feel a bit intimidated - not sure how to go about it. =/ I'm sure I'll look back, after seeing how easy it is, and think I was silly.